Sony BRAVIA XE90 vs Sony BRAVIA XF90

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BRAVIA XE90 compared with BRAVIA XF90

	SonyBRAVIA XE90	SonyBRAVIA XF90
Overview
Released
Released	2017	2018
Display
Panel
Panel	LED LCD	LED LCD
Panel detail
Panel detail	Direct LED backlight with full-array local dimming and Triluminos colour. Sony UK lists Motionflow XR 1000 Hz with Native 100 Hz; the XR figure is processing, not native refresh.	Direct LED backlight with full-array local dimming and Triluminos colour. AVForums and Expert Reviews counted 48 dimming zones on their 55-inch review samples; Sony does not publish a series-wide count. X-Motion Clarity is picture processing, not a native refresh specification.
Resolution
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	100 Hz	–
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10	HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
HDR extras
HDR extras	HDR10 is confirmed in the exact-model reviews. HLG was described as a planned firmware addition at launch and is not included without a verified completed update. Dolby Vision is unsupported on the X1, per AVForums.	Sony announced Dolby Vision support for XF90 and now lists the series as compatible; it arrived through a firmware update after launch.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness	HDTVTest measured 880 cd/m² after D65 calibration on its UK 65-inch sample; AVForums measured 936 nits on a 10% window with different settings.	AVForums measured about 1,000 nits in its brightest HDR mode and 705 nits in Cinema Pro on its UK 55-inch review sample; these are test results, not maker series specifications.
Colour range
Colour range	HDTVTest measured 92% DCI-P3 on its calibrated 65-inch sample; AVForums measured 87% DCI-P3 xy. These are reviewer measurements, not maker series figures.	–
Picture processing
Picture processing	4K X-Reality PRO, X-tended Dynamic Range PRO, Object-based HDR remaster, Super Bit Mapping 4K HDR and Motionflow XR 1000.	4K X-Reality PRO, X-tended Dynamic Range PRO, Object-based HDR remaster, Super Bit Mapping 4K HDR and X-Motion Clarity.
Motion handling
Motion handling	Sony UK specifies native 100 Hz. HDTVTest measured a 120 Hz panel refresh on its 65-inch British review sample; the conflicting measured rate is not substituted into the maker-backed series field.	Sony describes X-Motion Clarity but its exact UK size sheets do not publish a native refresh figure, so no Hz value is assigned to the series.
Viewing angle
Viewing angle	Both AVForums and HDTVTest found the 65-inch VA LCD's best picture concentrated near the centre.	AVForums and Expert Reviews report the 55-inch LCD's contrast and colour degrade when viewed from the side.
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	49, 55, 65, 75″	49, 55, 65, 75″
Largest size
Largest size	75″	75″
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)	4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	None	None
HDMI detail
HDMI detail	Four HDCP 2.2 inputs, with HDMI 2 and 3 supporting higher bit depth/frame-rate 4K modes on HDTVTest's UK 65-inch sample. Sony lists ARC but not HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.	Four HDMI inputs. AVForums reports only HDMI 2 and 3 accept the higher-bandwidth 4K 60 Hz signal modes. ARC is supported; no HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
Input lag
Input lag	HDTVTest measured 31 ms in 1080p SDR and 4K HDR Game/Graphics modes on its 65-inch UK sample; AVForums measured 32 ms with a Leo Bodnar tester.	Expert Reviews measured 25 ms at 4K and 42 ms at 1080p in Game mode on its 55-inch sample.
Game features
Game features	Game and Graphics modes; HDTVTest verified full 4:4:4 at 3840 × 2160 60 Hz with HDMI Enhanced Signal enabled. No HDMI VRR.	Game mode; no HDMI VRR.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
Smart TV platform	Android TV	Android TV
Processor
Processor	4K HDR Processor X1	4K HDR Processor X1 Extreme
Speakers
Speakers	20 W, 2.0 channels	20 W, 2.0 channels
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	802.11a/b/g/n/ac	802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	4.1	4.1
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	Two 10 W bass-reflex speakers with ClearAudio+ and S-Force Front Surround.	Two 10 W speakers with ClearAudio+ and S-Force Front Surround.
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built in, per Sony UK specifications.	Chromecast built in, per Sony UK specifications.
TV tuners
TV tuners	Sony UK lists DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, with two digital terrestrial/cable and two satellite tuners.	Sony UK lists DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners.
USB
USB	Three side USB ports, including support for media playback and USB HDD recording.	Three USB inputs, including support for media playback and USB HDD recording.
Ethernet
Ethernet	One LAN input.	One LAN input.
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	One rear optical digital audio output.	One optical digital audio output.
Design and power
Size
Size	Without stand (W × H × D), Sony UK sheets: 49″ 1093 × 631 × 62 mm; 55″ 1228 × 707 × 60 mm; 65″ 1447 × 830 × 60 mm; 75″ 1674 × 959 × 66 mm. Configuration weights also exclude stands.	Without stand (W × H × D), Sony UK sheets: 49″ 1093 × 629 × 69 mm; 55″ 1228 × 706 × 69 mm; 65″ 1447 × 829 × 69 mm; 75″ 1674 × 958 × 73 mm. Configuration weights also exclude stands.
Stand
Stand	Silver central pedestal; VESA is 200 × 200 mm for 49″, 300 × 300 mm for 55/65″ and 400 × 400 mm for 75″.	Wide-set feet; VESA is 200 × 200 mm for 49″, 300 × 300 mm for 55/65″ and 400 × 300 mm for 75″.
Power use
Power use	Sony UK rated/standard operating power for 55″ is 189/109 W and for 65″ 230/129 W. AVForums measured 65″ power under its own picture settings; measurements are not substituted for maker ratings.	–
In the box
In the box	Table stand, voice remote, batteries, IR blaster, AC adaptor/cord and guides in Sony's 55-inch UK sheet. Sony Germany stated planned March/April 2017 availability; an exact actual first-sale month was not established, so release uses year precision.	Sony announced the series in January 2018; AVForums reported UK retailer availability in March 2018.